Thanks Don for digging this up.
Check this out bat fans. I was attempting to find it, but Don saved me the trouble. How do you know that HQMC is hopelessly politicized? When Marine Corps spokesmen are caught lying in statements over a few days.
HQ USMC, LTC Neil Murphy:"Marine Corps and other services have been asked by the DoD to find a unisex option for a dress and service cover as a cost-saving measure."And finally they run out a poor, Cpl to finish the lie (paraphrasing Don's statement on this issue).
SecNav, CDR Tamra Lawrence:"Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has asked the Navy and Marine Corps to look at moving to one cover for men and women. “The secretary believes that when you look at a group of sailors and Marines, you should see a group of sailors and Marines, indistinguishable by uniform,” said Cmdr. Tamra Lawrence, a spokeswoman for Mabus."HQ USMC, CPL Chelsea Flowers Anderson
"While the Marine Corps Uniform Board is currently looking for a new cover, or cap, for female Marines because the current manufacturer is going out of business, there is no intent to change the current male Marine dress cover.A survey released by the Marine Corps Uniform Board eliciting input from Marines in regard to uniform items, sought opinions about the 'Dan Daly-style' cover."
The Marine Corps has lost faith and confidence in the leadership of the current Commandant....Amos has to go.
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ReplyDeleteLTC Murphy again, in Stripes:
ReplyDelete“Confusion caused by the survey’s release outside the Marine Corps, and exacerbated by recent rumors in the media, compelled the board to pull the survey. While there was never any desire or intent to change the male Marine dress cover, the feedback we have received has been heard, loud and clear."
It's all OUR fault:
1. Confusion caused by publicity. (not the differing stories of the fabricating flacks)
2. Rumors in the media. (see #1)